[Rarebooks] FS: 1690 Book on Dutch Medals with many engravings including California as an island

[Charles Agvent]

BIZOT, (P.). MEDALISCHE HISTORIE DER REPUBLYK VAN HOLLAND. In 't Fransch 
beschreeven door den heer Bizot, en uit die taal in 't Nederduitsch 
gebracht, en wel twee derden verm.; nevens alle de medalien der 
overtocht van Zyn Hoogheid na Engeland, des zelfs krooning; enz. tot nu 
toe in gevoegsaame ordre gesteld: met een byvoegsel van de grafsteden 
ter eere der dappere helden opgerecht. Amsterdam: Pieter Mortier, 1690. 
First Edition in Dutch. Quarto (6-3/4" x 9") bound in early calf-backed 
marbled boards; (6), (36), 364; 40, (16) pages. Originally published in 
French in 1687, this useful reference work on Dutch medals of the period 
1555-1689 is complete and profusely illustrated with an engraved 
frontispiece, engraved title page, two portraits, 123 numismatic plates, 
15 plates of sepulchral monuments, and many text engravings. The 
numismatic plates, usually with multiple images, are very interesting 
containing portraits, scenes of sea battles, views of Dutch cities, and 
maps, including one of California as an island. Each medal is fully 
described and accompanied by an explanation of the historical details. 
Brunet I, 955 (French edition); Graesse I, 433 (note). Name dated 1839 
in ink on title page. Hinges a little weak. Near Fine. (#015997)        
$750.00

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